Apple has just revealed its new range of iPhones - here's how much they cost

By Alex Nelson
Published 14th Oct 2020, 10:15 BST
Updated 14th Oct 2020, 10:15 BST
(Image: Apple)(Image: Apple)
(Image: Apple)

Apple has finally revealed its next wave of iPhones, after delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic pushed back its launch event to later than was expected.

As part of a live streamed launch event held on Tuesday 13 October, the tech giant unveiled new handsets which for the first time in iPhone history will take advantage of 5G, offering internet speeds up to several times that of current-generation 4G.

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The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini represent the biggest step forward since the iPhone X in 2017, and feature some major new upgrades.

Here's everything we know so far:

How big are the new phones?

The iPhone 12 mini has a 5.4-inch screen, and is joined by the 6.1-inch screen iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 Pro which also has a 6.1-inch display and the 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max, Apple's largest iPhone to date.

What features will they have?

As part of their unveiling, Apple revealed the new iPhone line-up also features improved camera specifications across all devices, including better low-light performance and upgraded Night Mode photography capabilities, while video can now also be recorded in high-quality HDR and Dolby Vision for the first time.

The company confirmed it would no longer include headphones and chargers in the box of each iPhone sold.

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These will be available to be purchased separately (of course).

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Apple also announced the introduction of its MagSafe magnet technology to the iPhone for the first time.

Last seen as a way to connect laptop charging cables to computers, MagSafe is being used in the iPhone 12 range for chargers, but also new phone cases and other accessories, including the new MagSafe Duo charging pad, which allows a user to charge both their iPhone and an Apple Watch at the same time.

Will they use 5G?

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Speaking during the virtual event used to unveil the devices, Apple boss Tim Cook said the introduction of 5G meant "the next generation is here" and that is was the "beginning of a new era for iPhone".

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